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Tabs3 alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Tabs3 alternative for most people is Clio (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of law practice software.

Tabs3 compared with 6 alternatives: Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther, CosmoLex, CARET Legal and 1 more.

Tabs3 is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $69 per user / month (OnSite); $89 per user / month (Cloud). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 6 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Tabs3This toolFree trial · from $69/moTrial onlyWeb
ClioFree trial · from $49/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
MyCaseFree trial · from $50/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
PracticePantherFree trial · from $49/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
CosmoLexFree trial · from $49/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
CARET LegalFree trial · from $79/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
TimeSolvFree trialTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Tabs3 starts at $69 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Clio.

CARET Legal scores higher without starting lower. MyCase, PracticePanther and CosmoLex start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessTabs3ClioMyCasePracticePantherCosmoLexCARET Legal

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of law practice software, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Tabs3

  1. Clio

    Practice management, legal accounting and legal AI for law firms

    • Clio starts at $49 per user / month (Starter); billing basis not stated.
    • Clio also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Clio also covers bookkeeping.
    • Clio does not cover workflow automation and reports, which Tabs3 does.

    Suits: Solo and small firms that want accounting and trust reconciliation in the same tool

    Clio vs Tabs3Clio pricing and details

  2. MyCase

    Case management, billing and client portal for small law firms

    • MyCase starts at $50 per user / month, billed annually ($60 billed monthly).
    • MyCase also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • MyCase also covers forms and business texting.
    • MyCase does not cover workflow automation and reports, which Tabs3 does.

    Suits: Solo attorneys and small firms that want cases and billing in one place

    MyCase vs Tabs3MyCase pricing and details

  3. PracticePanther

    Law practice management with built-in payments and accounting

    • PracticePanther starts at $49 per user / month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly).
    • PracticePanther also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • PracticePanther also covers forms and business texting.
    • PracticePanther does not cover workflow automation and reports, which Tabs3 does.

    Suits: Solo lawyers who want a published, per-user price and a quick trial

    PracticePanther vs Tabs3PracticePanther pricing and details

  4. CosmoLex

    Law practice management with trust and business accounting built in

    • CosmoLex starts at $49 per user / month, billed yearly ($59 billed monthly).
    • CosmoLex also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • CosmoLex also covers bookkeeping.
    • CosmoLex does not cover workflow automation and reports, which Tabs3 does.

    Suits: Solo and small firms that hold client money in trust

    CosmoLex vs Tabs3CosmoLex pricing and details

  5. CARET Legal

    Cloud practice management with billing and accounting for law firms

    • CARET Legal starts at $79 per user / month, billed annually.
    • CARET Legal also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • CARET Legal also covers bookkeeping and dashboards.
    • CARET Legal does not cover reports, which Tabs3 does.

    Suits: Small and mid-sized firms that want billing and accounting inside the case system

    CARET Legal vs Tabs3CARET Legal pricing and details

  6. TimeSolv

    Legal time tracking, billing and trust accounting

    • TimeSolv also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • TimeSolv does not cover workflow automation, which Tabs3 does.

    Suits: Small firms that mainly need time entry, invoicing and trust accounting

    TimeSolv vs Tabs3TimeSolv pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Tabs3

  • PracticeMaster matter management is an extra $35 per user / month on cloud, so the full suite costs more than the headline $89.
  • Prices are listed as starting figures with volume discounts, and a user means anyone who tracks time or works in the software.
  • The vendor says the free trial runs 10 days and starts only after a conversation with its team.
  • Online payments and CRM are separate paid add-ons; CRM starts at $147 per month for up to 3 PracticeMaster users.
Tabs3 pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Tabs3?

The alternatives to Tabs3 in this directory are Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther, CosmoLex, CARET Legal and TimeSolv. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Tabs3.

Is there a free alternative to Tabs3?

None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther, CosmoLex, CARET Legal and TimeSolv offer a free trial.

Which Tabs3 alternatives work on Android?

The Tabs3 listing does not include an Android app. Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther, CosmoLex, CARET Legal and TimeSolv list one.

Which Tabs3 alternatives work on iOS?

The Tabs3 listing does not include an iOS app. Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther, CosmoLex, CARET Legal and TimeSolv list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.